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MossVSThe Eternal Cylinder

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Moss

Moss

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
89Popularity
28Value
41
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈9d
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
The Eternal Cylinder

The Eternal Cylinder

Quality
85Popularity
25Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-94% $1.54
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Moss
7 of 14 metrics
The Eternal Cylinder
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$1.54 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$1.37 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
26 price changes -
37 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
79/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.8% positive Wins
90% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.9K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.8K Wins
976 -
Negative Steam Reviews
151 -
109 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
12 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.9K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2018 -
Oct 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMoss

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeThe Eternal Cylinder

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Moss
The Eternal Cylinder

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Moss

Moss

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
The Eternal Cylinder

The Eternal Cylinder

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $1.54Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1523% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Moss

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (2,904 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,904 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-75% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

The Eternal Cylinder

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (1,085 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,085 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.54 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.27 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

+20% player growth
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMossThe Eternal Cylinder
Release Date
June 7, 2018
October 13, 2022
Developers
Polyarc
ACE Team
Publishers
Polyarc
Good Shepherd Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
38
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Moss

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB or better
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

The Eternal Cylinder

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 9 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Moss or The Eternal Cylinder?

Moss and The Eternal Cylinder are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Moss worth buying over The Eternal Cylinder?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Eternal Cylinder currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC

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